The $11 Auto Crane hooks onto your car’s door latch to make it easier to get in and out

Do you struggle to get into and out of vehicles? Sometimes they’re too high to enter, and sometimes they’re too low to exit. Or maybe you’re injured or have limited mobility — whatever the case may be, thousands of Amazon shoppers say the Valorcielo Auto Cane is a huge help. It’s down to just $7 right now and, since it’s portable, you can use it with your own car, ride shares and even taxis.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

This problem-solver is currently the most affordable it’s ever been. Its price rose as high as $20 in August 2024, we’d say this $7 deal is a pretty major bargain.

Why do I need this? 🤔

At 6.5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide, this handle provides a strong grip that’s large enough for even the biggest hand. It’s easy to use too — it hooks into the door latch for a secure fit that won’t move when you put weight on it. The company also assures users that it won’t cause any damage to the vehicle itself.

The grip itself is covered in nonslip plastic, which helps to combat sweaty palms. But since the rest of the handle is made of anodized aluminum, there’s no risk of failure. The best part? It’s small enough to fit in most any purse or bag or in the interior door pocket. Whether you’re stepping into a big truck with a high entrance or a low-riding hot rod, this can help.

What reviewers say 💬

More than 3,000 Amazon shoppers love this little but mighty helper.

Pros 👍

“This is the fifth one of these handles I have bought,” one loyal shopper said. “The first was for my husband after he had Guillain-Barré and getting in and out of the car was difficult during recovery. Since then, I’ve given them to friends with Parkinson’s, strokes and just general debility. The gadget is small, inexpensive and lightweight, but incredibly strong.”

If you have a large vehicle, you may want to grab this bad boy: “Best invention for getting in and out of our truck,” another fan shared. “Tried it on our new GMV truck. It fit perfectly without touching the paint. It was so easy to get up into the truck and get out of it.”

“Bought this for my parents to use in my car,” raved this reviewer. “This is a must-have to keep in your car. This is so easy to use! [It’s] lightweight and so easy to hook in and lift out. If you have back problems or any mobility issues, you need to get this. It’s so simple to use and store. Genius product!”

Also, since it’s portable, it comes in handy for ride shares and taxi rides: “This device makes getting into or out of any vehicle much easier,” a five-star shopper wrote. “If you frequently use taxis, etc., take it with you!”

Cons 👎

One reviewer noted, though, that it didn’t work with their vehicle model: “My Honda CR-V does not have an opening that will accommodate this handle, which I was quite disappointed by.”

A final shopper had one con that’s more of a personal preference: “I wish you didn’t have to continuously put it back/detach it. But what to do … cars are designed like that.”

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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